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United States Mission
Abuja
Vacancy Announcement
No. 2012-032 Date: April 19, 2012 Ref: A96028
Subject: SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST, HIV SURVEILLANCE
Location: ABUJA – CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND
PREVENTION (CDC)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance,
*FSN-11/FP-04
(This position will be filled at the FSN-11/FP-04 at the trainee level
with promotion to target grade of FSN-12/FP-03 after one year with
supervisor’s recommendation).
OPENING DATE: April 19, 2012
CLOSING DATE: May 03, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N5,050,289 per annum (Starting basic
Salary)
Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: (AEFM) – US$61,759;
EFM/MOH – US$53,003 (Starting Salary) per annum.
Position Grade: FP-04

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN
COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED
OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of
Senior Program Specialist, HIV Surveillance in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent, under the supervision of the Medical Epidemiologist, will lead and direct
HIV/AIDS surveys, surveillance and implementation science activities that CDC Nigeria is
implementing in partnership with Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Implementing Partners
(IP) and other stakeholders. The incumbent will apply both theoretical and practical
knowledge to support Strategic Information activities including Health Management
Information Systems and program monitoring and evaluation, general epidemiology and
surveillance. The incumbent will manage and support CDC implementing partners.
To obtain a copy of this announcement, please visit our Mission website at:

http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be
considered.
1. A Doctorate degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD), Public Health, Epidemiology,
Behavioral Sciences or strongly related discipline.
2. Four (4) years experience in the management of HIV/AIDS, STD, TB intervention
programs at the local, state or international level with responsibility for monitoring
and evaluation of program activities is required. An additional one (1) year of
supervisory experience is required.
3. Level IV (fluency in oral and written) English is required.
4. Expert knowledge of partner management and the translation of evaluation data as
it pertains to the improvement of partner performance, program operations, guidelines
and policies is required.
5. Must be proficient in the use of statistical/data management software and Microsoft
office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).
6. Good writing and presentation skills are required.SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans
receive preference. Therefore, candidates must specifically address the required
qualifications in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism or conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA)
are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment.
5. Currently-employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees hired under a Personal
Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their employment unless currently hired in a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not
be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-
214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position,
and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title
and announcement number on the application letter.SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a
preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
? U.S. Citizen; and,
? EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
? Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency who is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 Foreign Affairs Manual 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following
ways:
? Spouse;
? Child, unmarried, and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, incapable of selfsupport. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted
children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children
are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when
dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An
MOH is:
? Not an EFM; and,
? Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,? Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative,
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
? Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
? Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
? Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
? Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees receive compensation under a Civil Service (GS) or Foreign Service (FS)
salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
? Is locally resident; and,
? Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
? Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S.
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 03, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment
in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department
of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations
through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been
denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals
with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures,
remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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American Embassy Nigeria recruits Senior Program specialist, HIV Surveillance

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American Embassy Nigeria recruits Senior Program specialist, HIV Surveillance